Paleotool's Weblog

The Idler

paleotool — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:55:06 +0000

I highly recommend this writer and his web site “The Idler“. I have read two of his books so far and am amazed by how his sentiments match my own. Here is his “Freedom Manifesto”.

This sort of thinking got some of ancestors throw out of Britain a couple centuries ago. Enjoy the Idler.

The Hermitage

paleotool — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:07:26 +0000

Rima is a very special artist and nomad from the UK. I really like her graphic work and hope she does well. She and her partner live in a very interesting house truck that is definitely worth a look if that sort of thing inspires you as it does me. Check it out here: The Hermitage

The No Impact Man Blog

paleotool — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:47:13 +0000

In our crazy over consumer, over trash generating society, its good to know that some people are stepping back and actually taking some positive steps. The No Impact Man site is definitely worth a read if our ridiculous lifestyle concerns you.

I Love Photoshop!

paleotool — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:46:48 +0000

I have always liked Photoshop and its associated programs but I truly think the newest version is amazing.

This is a panorama of the Blackwater Draw site taken from about 13 photos with vignettes removed, auto-aligned, and smoothed. The original is about six feet long and awaiting printing.

Click for a larger verion.

More Ghillies

paleotool — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:05:09 +0000

We had a small ghilie making class at the Bois d’Arc Rendezvous. Maybe not as exciting as the arrow-making but it is a real and useful skill.

Now those are sexy shoes!

Pothunters, Archaeologists, and Natives

paleotool — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:39:59 +0000

This is a double post from my other page but definitely worth reading.

“ancient pots were so numerous they were used for target practice”

“Around here, it’s not a crime. It’s a way of life”

This is an excellent article on the culture of pothunting and the recent repercussions in the way of arrests in southeast Utah.

“A Town’s Love of Indian Artifacts Backfires”

Primitive Gatherings

paleotool — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:33:50 +0000

I have uploaded more photos on the Primitive Gatherings Page. Looking at these makes me think that many will not make much sense or be of much interest unless you were there or are into the same crazy things. Hope they are enjoyable.

RS Photos

paleotool — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:11:37 +0000

More photos are now available on the Rabbitstick page within the Primitive Gatherings section of this blog. I will keep adding photos of older events as I get time.

Rabbitstick 2009

paleotool — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:28:59 +0000

I have returned from Rabbitstick 2009 and will upload some photos of the event. For those who don’t know or just stumbled into this page, this event is a gathering of people who are seriously interested in primitive technology. Its a place to learn, teach, and exchange ideas on subjects not easily found elsewhere.

This is a view of a beautiful skin-on-frame kayak made by Kiliii of Dancing Hawk.

Moccasins

paleotool — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:27:47 +0000

My ratty old moccasins that have spent a lot of time in the woods. These have been my winter moccasins for nearly a decade. I can’t remember exactly when I made them but it was a quick and dirty sewing job. They have been re-soled (I think) once. They are an oil-tanned leather I bought from a saddle and boot maker supply house I found while driving through Texas. As can be seen, the tops can be worn up or down.